M46 LHA rates 2026/27
Wigan · England · rates from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 · last checked October 2026
Most postcodes in M46 (Wigan) are in the Wigan rental area. Some are in Bolton and Bury. Enter your full postcode to check.
| Rate | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Shared accommodationSingle people under 35, rooms in shared houses | £78.42 | £339.83 |
| 1 bedroomSingle person 35+, or a couple | £92.31 | £400.00 |
| 2 bedrooms | £115.38 | £500.00 |
| 3 bedrooms | £137.31 | £595.00 |
| 4 bedroomsMaximum LHA pays for | £178.85 | £775.00 |
- The shared accommodation LHA rate in M46 is £339.83 a month (£78.42 a week).
- The 1 bedroom LHA rate in M46 is £400.00 a month (£92.31 a week).
- The 2 bedroom LHA rate in M46 is £500.00 a month (£115.38 a week).
- The 3 bedroom LHA rate in M46 is £595.00 a month (£137.31 a week).
- The 4 bedroom LHA rate in M46 is £775.00 a month (£178.85 a week).
Parts of M46 in other rental areas
- 24 individual postcodes near the boundary are in Bolton and Bury: 2 bedroom rate £575.00 a month.
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About M46
M46 is a postcode district in Wigan. Its LHA rates are set for the Wigan Broad Rental Market Area.
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How the monthly rate is worked out
LHA rates are set as a weekly amount for each Broad Rental Market Area (BRMA). The monthly figure is the weekly rate × 52 ÷ 12, which is how Universal Credit works out housing costs. The 2026/27 rates are the same as the rates set in April 2024, so they have not changed since 2024/25.